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Bean Burritos, Poke, Cauliflower Among 2018's Trendiest Foods

While plant-based foods were oh-so-trendy
this year, chicken in a variety of formats (and even pork) were also among the foods that saw the largest jumps in popularity, according to a “Year in Food” report from Grubhub.

The online and mobile food ordering/delivery service based the report on an analysis of more than 16 million orders placed for delivery or pickup on its platform, and a nationwide consumer survey
on ordering and eating habits.

Those who order late-night snacks apparently have iron stomachs (dominated by young adults, no doubt). The item showing the greatest jump in popularity (up 169% versus
2015) was stuffed jalapeños, followed by spicy miso ramen (up 167%).

*59% of men, compared to 36% of women, ordered pickup or delivery at least once a week during 2018.

*44% of women, versus 36% of men, prefer ordering/picking up from fast
casuals. In comparison, 41% of men, and 36% of women, prefer QSRs.

*Pizza is the item that men (39%) and women (38%) agree on nearly equally as a top choice. Top-ordered foods
among men are burgers (31%), BBQ (24%) and Chinese (23%); top choices among women are Chinese (32%), Mexican (27%) and burgers (25%).

*69% of women, versus 54% of men, tend to be
spontaneous when it comes to ordering. When they've had a long day, 48% of men and 34% of women report that they’ll splurge on something more expensive than usual.

*Perhaps confirming
the end of the “date” as it was once defined,38% of women and 31% of men say that they view ordering delivery or pickup is “a great way to spend time together,” and 34%
of couples surveyed order pickup or delivery for a "date night at home.”

*Even more telling, fully 90% of all respondents said that they prefer it if their significant others share the
same food, and 42% consider it a potential relationship-breaker if they don't. Men care even more than women, with 54% saying that shared food preferences "of course" matter, versus 31% of women
saying the same.